When Israel asked for a king, God had already given a charter that would govern the throne. Unlike the nations, Israel’s king was to sit under the Word, not above it. The centerpiece of that charter is startling and beautiful: the king must write his own copy...
Among the seven appointed feasts of the LORD in Leviticus 23, one stands apart in its mystery and anticipation... the Feast of Trumpets. Known in Hebrew as Yom Teruah (“Day of Blowing” or “Day of Shouting”), it was the only feast commanded...
The figure of the great harlot, or Babylon the Great, in Revelation is one of the most vivid images in all of prophecy. To understand who she is, we cannot start in Revelation; we must first look back. The Bible already laid the foundation in the Old Testament,...
Onesimus is mentioned briefly in Paul’s short but powerful letter to Philemon, and again in the closing greetings of Colossians. He was a bondservant (a slave), once belonging to Philemon, a Christian and fellow laborer of Paul. This account reveals...
The Tabernacle did not exist for spectacle, it existed for meeting with God. Every item revealed something about His holiness and the way of approach. The golden altar, often called the Altar of Incense, stood nearest to the veil. Here Scripture teaches us about...
Abraham stands at the headwaters of biblical history as one of the most important figures in all of Scripture. He is the patriarch of Israel, the bearer of covenant promises, and the example of what it means to walk by faith. Over 300 times, his name appears...
The life of David is one of the most extensive biographies in the Bible. From his youth as a shepherd to his death as Israel’s greatest king, David’s life spans more than forty chapters in 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and the opening of 1 Kings. He...
The Cave of Machpelah, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, holds a unique place in redemptive history. It is not only the first piece of land Abraham owned in Canaan but also a symbol of faith in God’s promises of inheritance and resurrection. Let's...
The Mosaic Covenant is one of the most significant covenants in Scripture. It was given by God to Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai after the Exodus from Egypt. This covenant established Israel as a nation under God’s rule, with laws, sacrifices, and...
The Abrahamic Covenant stands as one of the most pivotal moments in redemptive history. It is the covenant of promise, the foundation upon which God builds His plan of salvation. Through this covenant, God chooses a man, a family, and ultimately a nation through...
